(A Responsibility To Offer Gifts, Intercede, And Teach)
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Wednesday, July 31st 2024
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome PhD
TO THE BIBLE:
Revelation 1:5-6 AMPC
“…Jesus Christ… formed us into a kingdom (a royal race), priests to His God and Father—to Him be the glory and the power and the majesty and the dominion throughout the ages and forever and ever. Amen (so be it).”
LET’S TALK
As God’s people in the earth, we’re king-priests, that is, royal priests. 1 Peter 2:9 says, “But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood….” What are the responsibilities of a priest? The responsibilities of a priest are in three folds. First, a priest offers gifts to God. When people bring material gifts to the house of God, the priest is empowered by God to convert these from material substance to spiritual substance, useful to God. Without the office of a priest, material things presented to God remain mundane and thus of no spiritual value.
Secondly, the priest is called to intercede for men; he stands between God and men. It is his office to do so, and when he does that, God is also obligated to hear the priest’s voice and respond accordingly.
Thirdly, the priest is called to teach the Word and reveal the principles and way of life of the Kingdom of God to men. He’s called to teach the people how to live for God and towards God. These are the three assignments given to the priest. So, as God’s priests, we offer gifts, we intercede in prayer, and we teach the knowledge of God. Hallelujah!
GO DEEPER
1 Peter 2:9 AMPC
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a dedicated nation, [God’s] own [a]purchased, special people, that you may set forth the wonderful deeds and display the virtues and perfections of Him Who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.
Revelation 5:10 AMPC
And You have made them a kingdom (royal race) and priests to our God, and they shall reign [as kings] over the earth!
PRAY
Dear Father, thank you for the awesome responsibilities you’ve given me as a king-priest. It’s my joy to bring your will to pass in the earth, leading many into the Kingdom and teaching them the way of the Kingdom. Thank you for the dominion and the authority to alter the course of events in the earth through intercessory prayer, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
DAILY BIBLE READING
ONE YEAR
Romans 5:12-21, Psalms 52-55
TWO YEAR
Luke 12:13-21, Judges 6
ACT
Thank the Lord, even now, for this priestly ministry committed to you.
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Hello Beloved.
Have a blessed today!
